A Study Guide to The Playmaker by Thomas Keneally

by Siobhan McNally The novel The Playmaker by Thomas Keneally is a masterpiece of twentieth century fiction. This clear, comprehensive study guide to The Playmaker contains a summary and detailed notes on each chapter. It […]

Factors That Affect Body Weight 2

Genetic Factors Continued A number of genes are responsible for regulating body weight. More than a decade ago, researchers at Rockefeller University discovered that mutations in a gene—called the obesity (ob) gene— prevented a strain […]